Lifestyle Events

‘Big Borders Sale’ in Dubai offers discounts of up to 75% off

PR News Desk 20/12/2023

Range of books, toys, and stationery on sale at Dubai Studio City Borders, a leading retailer of books, toys, and stationery in the UAE, is celebrating the festive season with the ‘Big Borders Sale’ from December 20-31, 2023, at Dubai Studio City. The retail event is from 10am to 2am daily and

Aviation Tech

Emirates Group unveils aviation innovation hub in Dubai

PR News Desk 19/12/2023

Ebdaa hub is located in former Emirates pavilion at Expo 2020 site Emirates Group has launched Ebdaa, a hi-tech aviation innovation hub located in the former Emirates Airline pavilion structure at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Ebdaa, which means creativity in Arabic, is spread across three storeys and occupies more than 35,520sqft. The design […]

Travel GCC UAE

Air Arabia celebrates its first flight from Sharjah to Phuket

PR News Desk 19/12/2023

Flights operate four times a week Air Arabia, the Sharjah-headquartered low-cost carrier (LCC), commemorated the inauguration of its first flight to Phuket, Thailand, with a ceremony at Sharjah International Airport on December 16, 2023. The new flights between Sharjah International Airport and Phuket International Airport will operate four times a week. The inauguration

Business GCC UAE

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival set for February 3-4, 2024

Arnold Pinto 18/12/2023

The seventh annual edition targets regional entrepreneurs Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) will organise the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) from February 3-4, 2024, at Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park.  Set to be one of the most significant ecosystem events in the Middle East region, SEF 2024 will be the seventh annual edition, following the

Automotive

The waiting list for the all-new Range Rover Electric opens

Arnold Pinto 18/12/2023

Prototype testing begins in Sweden and the UAE Range Rover has opened the waiting list for its highly anticipated Range Rover Electric, ahead of formal orders opening to clients. Marking the next stage in its luxury electrification journey, the first fully electric vehicle from Range Rover will highlight its modern luxury credentials. Range Rover Electric […]

Business GCC UAE

37 Consult ramps up digital marketing services for UAE-based SMEs

Arnold Pinto 17/12/2023

UAE may have one million SMEs by 2030 37 Consult, a Dubai-based boutique consultancy, is intensifying its digital marketing services aimed primarily at Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE to grow and expand their business. Since its launch in Dubai in 2017, 37 Consult says it has turned more than AED8 million in […]

Finance

Do you know that Singapore and Zurich are the most expensive cities in the world?

Arnold Pinto 17/12/2023

Worldwide Cost of Living index tracks 173 cities Singapore retains its position as the world’s most expensive city this year for the ninth time in 11 years, according to the newly released Worldwide Cost of Living (WCOL) 2023 index issued by the Economist Intelligence Unit, the Research and Analysis division of The Economist Group. The […]

Lifestyle Fashion

Bentley launches new 2023 luxury collection

PR News Desk 16/12/2023

Sustainable materials are combined with classic designs Bentley has fused artisanry and functional design with luxurious detailing into its new 2023 collection, newly launched for Christmas. Offering a wide range of products for the home, the wardrobe and children, Bentley’s unwavering attention to detail and heritage is infused in every one of the items, from […]

Business

Airspeeder signs digital media hub agreement with Veritone and base

Arnold Pinto 16/12/2023

Pact gives eVTOL racing series fans a unique viewing experience Airspeeder – the world’s first racing series for crewed electric flying cars – has entered a multi-year deal with Veritone, a leading provider of AI technology and solutions, to leverage its Digital Media Hub (DMH) for managing and enhancing the digital media platform activities of the […]

Business Markets

MYCRANE and Equip9 partner on AI rollout and new market penetration

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2023

MoU signed at South Asia’s largest construction equipment event MYCRANE, the Dubai-based digital crane rental platform, and Equip9, the India-headquartered online platform that connects operators, rentals, mechanics, and more in an app, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Excon, South Asia’s largest construction equipment event, currently taking place in

Logistics

Hong Kong International Airport to get new UPS logistics facility

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2023

Fully automated hub to be complete by 2028 UPS, the global logistics service provider, and the Hong Kong Airport Authority have ratified an agreement to set up a new airfreight hub at Hong Kong International Airport. Located near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, the logistics hub will be UPS Hong Kong’s main facility to process and […]

Sport

Toyota Gazoo Racing unveils new Hilux for 2024 Dakar and W2RC season

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2023

Dakar 2024 team combines youth and experience Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) will compete in the upcoming 2024 motorsport season with an updated version of its Dakar-winning car, now known as the GR DKR Hilux EVO T1U. This name reflects both the upgrades to the vehicle and the new W2RC categorisation. In an announcement on December […]

Corporate GCC UAE

flydubai wins ‘Airline of the Year’ title at The Aviator Middle East Awards 2023

PR News Desk 14/12/2023

The first time the low-cost carrier has won the honour flydubai, the Dubai-based low-cost carrier, has clinched the ‘Airline of the Year’ award at The Aviator Middle East Awards 2023, formerly known as The Aviation Business Middle East Awards. This marks the first time flydubai has received this accolade, further solidifying its position as a […]

Lifestyle Events

What will you miss if you do not attend the 2023 Liwa International Festival?

Arnold Pinto 14/12/2023

Giant Moreeb Dune is the backdrop of the annual event With pleasant weather now gripping the whole of the UAE, there are another two whole weeks for residents of the country to enjoy the Liwa International Festival at and near the iconic Moreeb Dune in Abu Dhabi emirate from December 8-31, 2023. Here is a […]

Transport GCC UAE

Dubai tops Middle East region for urban mobility preparedness

Arnold Pinto 13/12/2023

Oliver Wyman unveils 2023 Urban Mobility Readiness Index Dubai is the leading city in the Middle East region for urban mobility preparedness according to the 2023 Urban Mobility Readiness Index, newly released by Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan. The Oliver Wyman Forum – the consultancy’s think tank […]

Automotive

Toyota relaunches the Land Cruiser ‘70’ in Japan

PR News Desk 13/12/2023

The Land Cruiser series is now 72 years old Toyota has relaunched the Land Cruiser ‘70’ in Japan. The latest iteration of the iconic 4×4 vehicle features a proven off-road design, rigid frame, exceptional essential performance, and simple component structure. First launched as the Toyota BJ on August 1, 1951, the Land Cruiser series is […]

Space Business

Serco set to get Middle East space initiatives off the ground

Arnold Pinto 12/12/2023

Targets regional revenue growth within the next 5 years With over 40 years of supporting global customers’ space missions, UK-headquartered Serco aims to play a pivotal role in the fast-growing space initiatives across the Middle East region, spearheaded by the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In an exclusive interview in Dubai, Riyadh-based Amar Vora, Head of […]

Energy Sustainability

COP28: Key strategies can reduce cooling equipment power consumption and cut emissions by 60%

Arnold Pinto 12/12/2023

5 billion people could benefit from life-saving cooling An analytic report released during the ongoing COP28 climate talks in Dubai reveals that implementing curated measures to reduce the power consumption of cooling equipment globally could lead to a substantial 60-96% reduction in predicted 2050 sectoral emissions. The report, titled ‘Keeping it Chill: How to meet […]

Food & Beverage Travel

Emirates serves up new selection of wines on its global routes

PR News Desk 11/12/2023

Airline stocks 6 million wine bottles in France Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, has elevated its onboard experience for passengers by introducing a new and exceptional selection of wines. The airline now boasts the most extensive wine cellar of any airline, housed in dedicated facilities in France with a staggering six million bottles of fine wine, […]

Logistics Tech

Emission-free robot makes Christmas deliveries in Helsinki 

Arnold Pinto 11/12/2023

HeRo robot delivers parcels to customers’ doors in an hour Helsinki City’s innovation company, Forum Virium Helsinki, has begun evaluating an autonomous robot to smoothen last-mile deliveries, given that the growing logistics industry increasingly relies on automation and emissions reduction in deliveries to customers. The cute-looking emission-free robot, HeRo (short for